We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What You’ll Be Doing** As a Senior Solutions Architect in Enterprise Solution Design, you will join CIBC’s Technology department responsible for the delivery of technology in support of all CIBC businesses and customers. In conjunction with other members of the Solution Design team, the purpose of this position is to work with key Business, Technology and to deliver infrastructure design and implementation for Technology Operations (TO) projects. These Mainframe and Infrastructure designs include platform selection and sizing, data management design, disaster recovery solutions, high availability design, migration approach and other Infrastructure requirements. During project implementations, the Solutions Architect will work alongside the Platform Manager to support design issues. This will include assisting in the integration of distinct products to form the infrastructure on which an application will be installed. To be successful, the Solutions Architect will serve as a facilitation point for escalations on major technical issues. Additionally, review and creation of proposals in support of business requirements as well as providing infrastructure cost and design estimates and consultation as it relates to systems integration. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._ **How You’ll Succeed** + **Infrastructure Design:** You’ll provide the infrastructure design viewpoint in relation to the Enterprise in selecting technologies to facilitate service integration activities. You’ll design solutions that include platform selection, sizing and costing, data management design, disaster recovery, high availability design, migration approach and other infrastructure requirements. You’ll analyze processes, projects and technical risk, and estimate project work effort where new technology is involved and where no guidelines may already exist. + **Design & Develop:** You’ll build a solution design that reflects the integration of business logic, processes, and data mapped to defined business requirements. You will help guide the Solution Delivery Team in the implementation of the infrastructure solution design and in conjunction with other Solution Design team members, you’ll work with key business and Technology partners to deliver infrastructure design and implementation for Technology Operations (TO) + **Leadership:** Provide technical leadership during the design, build, configuration, implementation and maintenance phases. Continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. **Who You Are** + **You can demonstrate experience in** in all areas of infrastructure, with a minimum of five years of related experience and a University degree, including: Mainframe, Z/OS, Job Scheduling Utilities, File Transfer, Network, Hardware, Storage, System utilities, Cloud (Azure), Windows, UNIX – Solaris, RedHat Linux, Database, Systems Management, Security, application platforms such as J2EE and.net, BI products such as Cognos, SAS, and Informatica. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. + **You understand that success is in the details.** You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. + **You're passionate about people** . You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. + **You have ability** **to manage multiple priorities.** Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation. + **You have decision making and critical thinking skill.** You have knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems. + **Values matter to you -** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. **What CIBC Offers** At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. + We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. + Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. + We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions **What you need to know** + CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. + We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Requirements, IT Architecture, Mainframe Applications, Mainframe Architecture, Mainframe Automation, Mainframe Legacy Systems, Mainframe Modernization, Mainframe Operating System, Mainframe Security, Mainframe Storage, Solution Architecture, Visio Flowchart At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.